Authors & Events
Q&A with Paul Myburgh, Author of The Bushman Winter has Come
13 March 2013
Having already made a documentary on the People of the Great Sand Face, what made you decide to write a book?
Sometimes it is life that decides what must be done, and one simply listens to what is asked.
Even while making the film, People of the Great Sand Face, all those years ago, I was acutely aware of how much more there was to say, how much...
Design Your Own Pride and Prejudice Cover
29 January 2013
To those who believe that love will prevail, the love affair between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy has become an archetype for everything a romance could be.
If you know a love story that's worthy of the Penguin Classics livery - download our template below and show us on Facebook or Twitter by tagging it @PenguinBooksSA....
Durban Book Launches for Marguerite Poland's Taken Captive by Birds
09 November 2012
Adams Musgrave launch
Date: Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Time: 17h30 for 18h00
Venue: Adams Musgrave, Musgrave Centre, Musgrave Rd, Durban
RSVP: musgrave@adamsbooks.co.za or Beverley on 086 134 1341 by Monday, 19 November 2012
Books & Books launch
Date: Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Time: 17h30 for 18h00
Venue:...
Dinner with Susan Newham-Blake, Author of Making Finn
05 November 2012
Date: Thursday, 6 June 2013
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Moemas, Parktown Quarter, 3rd and 7th Avenue, Parktown North, Johannesburg
Tickets: R250, limited to 20 guests
Booking is essential. Call 011 788 7725 or email moemasfood@gmail.com.
Zadie Smith's 10 Rules of Writing
23 October 2012
Inspired by Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing, The Guardian asked authors for their writing dos and don'ts. We love Zadie Smith's insights.
Zadie Smith's 10 Rules of Writing
When still a child, make sure you read a lot of books. Spend more time doing this than anything else.
When an adult, try to read your...